Da Mens Worker - Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom - Hull City Council

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Reference

  • HUL/23/0366

Full Time Equivalent Salary (based on a 37 hour working week)
- £ £3109
  • Occupational group
  • Community Safety
  • Job term
  • Part Time
  • Appointment type
  • Fixed Term
  • Hours
  • 30 hours
  • Division


  • Public Health

  • Directorate
  • Closing Date
  • 13 June 202 Proposed Shortlisting Date
  • 14 June 202 Proposed Interview Date
  • 22 June 202 Place of work
  • 74 Goodhart Road, Hull HU7 4AP
  • For an informal discussion please contact
  • Paul Staines
  • Contact telephone


This is a unique opportunity to join the Domestic Abuse Services who are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and dynamic Domestic Abuse Men's Practitioner.


The Domestic Abuse Men's Practitioner role is twofold in that they are responsible for providing an effective trauma informed support and advice service to male victims referred to the DAP service, and also work alongside the Strength to Change Project team providing effective high-quality services to men who are domestically abusive to their partners and ex partners.

You must have previous experience of direct work with victims affected by domestic abuse or safeguarding adults or children. Have previous experience of working with men on a 1-1 basis and facilitating group work.


Knowledge of specialist risk assessment tools and screening tools which are used to inform practice and decision making in order to ensure appropriate information sharing to safeguard victims and their children.

The post holder is expected to work in line with the Respect National Service and Safelives Service Standards.


Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the Duluth power and control methodologies, power differentials and inequalities between men and women and the effects that domestic abuse has on victims and their children.

Hold effective organisational skills and have the ability to work using own initiative.


Enhanced communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills as the Domestic Abuse Men's Practitioner role requires you to provide advice and guidance to other professionals.

Having an informed understanding of safeguarding children and adults is essential.

This post is fixed term until 31 March 2024 due to funding

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We are committed to increasing the diversity, equity, and inclusion within our workforce to represent the people we serve and build an environment in which everyone can feel like they belong.

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.


We reserve the right to amend the dates associated with this advert, which may include closing the advert early where required.


The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.


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